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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.23, 1,581.81 and 622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.23, 1,581.81 and 622.27 is: 858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.23 : 1,581.81 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.23/1,581.81 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.23x = 1,581.81 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.23x = 984,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,307.16/1,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.73

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